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mittee and of use to Head Teachers for next year, if I gave a
list of some of the places visited.
It must be understood that excursions and outings are for the
most part entirely optional, but they are always well patronised
and, judging by the enthusiasm with which they are discussed,
they are thoroughly enjoyed.
T he girls mostly pay the expenses of these visits themselves,
so perhaps it would be of use if I gave approximate fares.
Fishbourne. Walk by roads and fields. Walk or 'bus back (9)
. miles).
Carisbrooke Castle. Walk along the River Medina (3 miles) to
Newport; 'bus 1d. to Carisbrooke. Admission free by
permit obtained beforehand by Education Officer.
Return, walk or 'bus (3d.).
Woodside Bay. Walk both ways. About 2 miles from Camp.
Shanklin and Sandown. Train, 10½d. return.
Alum Bay. Train to Freshwater, 11½id. return. Walk over the
Downs to Alum Bay. Return to Freshwater, 'bus 3d.
West Cowes and Gurnard Bay. Walk each way. Fare across
the river by Floating Bridge, id. return.
Osborne House. Almost opposite camp. Free entry, permit
obtained as for Carisbrooke Castle.
Newport. Walk. Visit shops and the potteries.
Alternative arrangements were made for every day, so that
smaller parties could be taken where convenient.
There is so much to interest at this time of the year at Cowes
that the time spent on the front goes far too quickly.
Yachting week, of course, provides much that is of interest
to children ; they see many types of yachts, ships of all sizes,
seaplanes and aeroplanes, while the big liners coming from and
going to Southampton give endless delight. We were fortunate
enough to see the Aquitania, the Normandie and the Queen
Mary. The second party saw the Queen Mary set off on her
record breaking trip.
Camp itself, with its many facilities for enjoyment, was again
delightful, but I should take too much of this report if I wrote
in detail of all that was done there. Suffice it to say that the
playing fields were in constant use, as also was the little swimming
pool. The dormitories lent themselves as always to frolics
and entertainments of all kinds, country dancing finding many
enthusiasts.
The weather, though not too warm during the first fortnight,
was quite good, and only for two periods during the month were
we kept in for rain. The first fortnight could with advantage
have been warmer, but considering the indifferent weather experienced
in most places we were very fortunate.
The health of the girls was excellent, and not a single accident
of any kind occurred during the month.
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